SMS Seydlitz: The (Nearly) Unsinkable German Battlecruiser

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • Embark on a riveting exploration of naval resilience with our latest video, "SMS Seydlitz: The (Nearly) Unsinkable German Battlecruiser" Delve into the annals of World War I as we unravel the remarkable story of SMS Seydlitz, a battlecruiser that emerged as a symbol of unwavering strength amidst the tempest of war. Our narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the historic Battle of Jutland, where Seydlitz faced an intense barrage of enemy fire, standing tall and resolute. We meticulously examine the engineering marvel that contributed to Seydlitz's ability to endure repeated hits throughout her illustrious career.
    Discover the strategic design elements and construction features that elevated Seydlitz to a status of unparalleled durability on the high seas. With a focus on key moments in naval history, we shine a spotlight on Seydlitz's legacy of valor and how her story continues to inspire naval enthusiasts and historians alike. From the Battle of Jutland to her enduring impact, Seydlitz's journey encapsulates the epitome of naval resilience.
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Комментарии • 36

  • @ImportantNavalHistory
    @ImportantNavalHistory  9 месяцев назад +17

    Thank you all for watching! This one was fun to make, and apologies for glossing over Dogger Bank but I really did not have the time for a 35 minute long video with my classes getting so busy as another semester comes to an end. Which also coincides with the later start time for the premiere.
    Edit: sorry about the audio glitches.

    • @AnchoredPast
      @AnchoredPast 9 месяцев назад

      You are perfectly fine. Seydlitz didn't play much of a role during the Battle of Dogger Bank. Yes she was present and did take massive damage, but her over all part taking in the Battle wasn't much. Not in comparison to that of the Armored Cruiser Blücher. Please keep it up man, and don't worry about skipping over something that she barely played a part in. As for the Audio Glitchs. Well I'm used to my audio being funky so it is what it is.

  • @stevie6265
    @stevie6265 9 месяцев назад +7

    A remarkable story of a remarkable ship. Seydlitz was always my favorite battlecruiser.

  • @mbryson2899
    @mbryson2899 9 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your research, illustration, narration, and editing. I very much appreciate the work you put into all your videos. I always grin when I see you have added something new to your channel.
    _SMS Seydlitz_ has long had one of my favorite service histories. Thank you for doing her justice.

  • @GM-fh5jp
    @GM-fh5jp 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another good episode.
    Thanks for posting!

  • @jayfrank1913
    @jayfrank1913 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cool video!
    I like how you note the sources you are reading from so clearly.

  • @connormclernon26
    @connormclernon26 5 месяцев назад +2

    I know he was sober during Jutland, but the thought of the helmsman who was busted for drunkenness on duty before being absolutely smashed through this battle brings me some level of humor

  • @robertmiller2173
    @robertmiller2173 9 месяцев назад

    Wow thanks for this, what an incredible part of Naval History.

  • @psymodelleragainpsymodelle8198
    @psymodelleragainpsymodelle8198 9 месяцев назад +1

    many thanks!

  • @timandellenmoran1213
    @timandellenmoran1213 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job!

  • @christophggcyrus6861
    @christophggcyrus6861 2 месяца назад +3

    The German "Warspite"

  • @HorribleHarry
    @HorribleHarry 9 месяцев назад

    My favorite ship of all time.

  • @brianomalley7501
    @brianomalley7501 9 месяцев назад

    I agree ¹00 present he doesn't get enough credit for what he does I tell my friend's and family about how awesome his channel is to spread the word to get him more viewers he deserves it for all his hard work he has stepped it up from everyone else with his presentation

  • @randyfant2588
    @randyfant2588 6 месяцев назад

    one of my favorite ships.

  • @FireDragon16180
    @FireDragon16180 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you 👍

  • @RayyMusik
    @RayyMusik 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love the color photos, albeit they are probably not original.
    Your German pronunciation is getting better and better; only the e in Moltke is overly stressed. It should be short, nearly like a schwa.
    Scheer has that vowel you used for Moltke. :)

    • @ImportantNavalHistory
      @ImportantNavalHistory  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh! Thanks Ray I appreciate your comments they really help and I actually go back and read some of them before recording.

    • @RayyMusik
      @RayyMusik 9 месяцев назад

      @@ImportantNavalHistory I feel honored. How good that you‘ll never hear me butchering English words. :D

  • @kidmohair8151
    @kidmohair8151 9 месяцев назад

    sidebar:
    Nicholas Jellicoe is, according to the US Naval Institute,
    the grandson of Adm John Jellicoe.

    • @ImportantNavalHistory
      @ImportantNavalHistory  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yep! His book that I referenced is trying to provide a somewhat balanced narrative of the battle but if you read through the lines you can see the narrative he is trying to push regarding his Grandfather.

  • @lexington476
    @lexington476 9 месяцев назад

    17:16 when they fought a magazine like that, what happens to the men? Are the hatches locked down and they can't get out or can they get up through hatches and ladders?

    • @mbryson2899
      @mbryson2899 9 месяцев назад

      In some ships they might access scuttles. In others they are pretty much doomed.
      In any case, if charges are hit it's anyone's guess as to whether they have a chance.
      Look up the _USS Boise_ at Cape Esperance for a harrowing account of the results of a magazine hit. The manners of demise were quite varied and very situational.
      Nothing about combat is "safe" or "safer." It's kismet all around.

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 8 месяцев назад +1

    ✌️✌️

  • @bilirkisi7819
    @bilirkisi7819 9 месяцев назад +2

    What about SMS Goeben ? 🤔

    • @ImportantNavalHistory
      @ImportantNavalHistory  9 месяцев назад +5

      I did a series on her a year ago now. Here’s a link: ruclips.net/video/MVewIGw6vhE/видео.htmlsi=e5wpml19E_B1_x85

    • @bilirkisi7819
      @bilirkisi7819 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ImportantNavalHistory Thank you my friend.

  • @RossEphgrave
    @RossEphgrave 9 месяцев назад +1

    The British earlier BC's were not designed to go toe to toe with their German counterparts. The 13.5" gunned ships were. If the Brits had not been lax in their safety measures the Queen Mary may have had a different fate. Whereas the Sedlytz was designed to take damage and be in a battle line against anything British built up to the 13.5" super dreadnought. She was not meant to go against the QE's or the Revenges. They would have made short work of her one on one. This excellent deck and below construction was also witnessed in Ww2 with Bismark and Sharnhorst. They built quality for sure. Great video of a proud ship. Too bad the Repulse class and Hood were not in that battle line would have been a different outcome likely.

    • @carstenlaun1026
      @carstenlaun1026 9 месяцев назад +3

      That's why the majority of the hits on Warspite which forced her to break off the battle at or after the Run to the south came from SMS Moltke the "little undergunned german battlecruiser". By the way SMS Moltke was the best shooting ship at Jutland with ~ 10% hit performance through the whole battle, even above 15000m.

    • @RossEphgrave
      @RossEphgrave 9 месяцев назад

      @@carstenlaun1026 actually the Warspites steering gear had an issue and she circled through a large portion of the German battle line and everyone had a crack at her. Likely a lesser ship would have been sunk.

    • @michaelpielorz9283
      @michaelpielorz9283 9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh please not that "unsafe handling myth"Mr Drachinifel will explain why this myth had to be created, insulting thousands of brave sailors as suicidal idiots.for saving Mr Chu..... career

    • @michaelpielorz9283
      @michaelpielorz9283 9 месяцев назад

      Again that"unsafe ammubition handling" myth.this myth was created to save Churchill`s career by insulting thousands of brav sailors as suicidal idiots.I`m sure Mr Drachinifel will tell you the entire story in his Doggerbank video

    • @AndreasKonig-qq7yk
      @AndreasKonig-qq7yk 2 месяца назад

      At the ranges fought in the beginning, the Repulses would have stood no chance! At that time their armor was outright ludicrous. Hood on the other hand would have been veeeeery useful.

  • @simontaylor2319
    @simontaylor2319 Месяц назад +1

    Difficult to follow as the narrator is clearly reading from a script, in a rather toneless voice

    • @ImportantNavalHistory
      @ImportantNavalHistory  Месяц назад +1

      Yep! People do tend to read from scripts, and since I’m not a professional, I definitely struggle. Although, this is an older video and I’d like to think I’ve improved since then. I’d rather use my own voice then use some terrible Ai or text to speech voice.

    • @roybrowning6552
      @roybrowning6552 26 дней назад +1

      @@ImportantNavalHistory - But then please try to read a bit slower, so as to give us seconds to digest the info you deliver and ponder over such facts. Thank you.

    • @ImportantNavalHistory
      @ImportantNavalHistory  26 дней назад

      @@roybrowning6552 Of course, this is an older video and the newest ones are certainly much better in that regard.